INDIANAPOLIS – Eric Ebron spent four seasons in Detroit, where his career began as a first-round pick in 2014.

But after the free-agent tight end signed a two-year contract for a reported $15 million with the Colts on Monday night, all he wanted to talk about was Indianapolis.

“I fell in love with the coaching staff and I fell in love with the GM,” Ebron said on a conference call shortly after signing his deal. “That’s what kind of pushed the envelope for me to want to be here. Everyone showed love and a lot of support for my game and my family and the things that I wanted to accomplish. It was something I prayed on and I asked for a symbol, a light, and that’s exactly what happened on this visit. It was a no brainer after that.”

Just like that, the Colts got themselves another target for quarterback Andrew Luck, who could use the help given the Colts’ lack of proven talent at wide receiver. Ebron, 6-4 and 253 pounds, gives the Colts a versatile and athletic tight end who provides options for coach Frank Reich’s offense – a scheme that might make heavy use of tight ends.

Ebron was happy to discuss all the possibilities he has in Indianapolis, but he was reticent when asked about the Lions.

Less than a week after being released, Ebron made it clear he had little to say about Detroit. In doing so, he spoke volumes.

“I really have nothing to put in perspective on what happened there,” he said. “I’m on a totally different team and I have nothing to say about the organization. I’m really thankful for them blessing me with an opportunity to play. But I really have nothing to say about the organization.”

Ebron is coming off a 53-catch season in 2017, the second-most receptions of his career. He also played in all 16 games for the first time in his career. Ebron’s 53 catches last season would have been ranked third on the Colts behind only fellow tight end Jack Doyle (80) and receiver T.Y. Hilton (57).